Project Accountant

KAYGEN•Monterey Park, CA

About The Position

KAYGEN is an emerging leader in providing top talent for technology-based staffing services. We specialize in providing high-volume contingent staffing, direct hire staffing and project-based solutions to companies worldwide ranging from startups to Fortune 500 and Managed Service Providers (MSP) across a wide variety of industries. At KAYGEN, people are at the heart of everything we do. We foster a diverse, inclusive, and employee-driven culture where every individual is valued, empowered, and encouraged to bring their authentic self to work. Our candidate-first approach means we are committed to understanding your career goals and connecting you with opportunities that align with your aspirations, skills, and potential. Whether you're taking the next step in your career or searching for your dream opportunity, KAYGEN is more than a staffing partner—we're a community dedicated to helping you grow, succeed, and thrive. Join us and discover a place where your talent is recognized, your ambitions are supported, and your future is built alongside a team that invests in your success every step of the way. Our team of experienced staffing experts will work with you to find you the best opportunity. For more information, please visit us at www.kaygen.com.

Requirements

2 years of accounting experience
Associate’s degree. Additional qualifying experience in excess to the minimum stated above may be substituted for the required education on a year for year basis.
Ability to work with business enterprise software
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Good communication and presentation skills

Nice To Haves

College certificate or bachelor’s degree in business or related degree/certificate.
Construction industry experience

Responsibilities

Act as an invoice processing subject matter expert with bond program team members.
Review and process invoices in accordance with program standard operating procedures.
Work directly with other bond program team members on cost and invoice commitments and expenditure matters.
Prepare and/or review vendor files or other supporting documentation for vendor payments.
Identify discrepancies or inconsistencies in invoice documentation and resolve expeditiously.
Assist in processing of general contractor’s payment analysis.
Work effectively with other bond program personnel in order to resolve any invoice payment issues and obtain signatures of authorization on invoice matters.
Assist Finance and Accounting team in identifying errors and develop innovative approaches to minimize risk or repeat discrepancies.
Reconcile financial accounts and escrow bank statements for general contractors.
Processes and reviews District-Wide related invoices and other invoices as assigned.
Communicate with applicable construction and professional services and BTOC vendors as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.